1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cedric is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 84 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 2300 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |